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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Du Maurier puts perspective into perspective

Claire Landsbaum April 20, 2012

“Yeah, Mom, everything’s great! I’m totally keeping up with my schoolwork.” I’ll need to pull an all-nighter to finish a five-page essay and study for two exams. “Laundry? I’m basically...

RHA offers scholarships for next year’s residents

Alex Stewart April 20, 2012

The Residence Halls Association is offering five $1,000 scholarships to students who plan to live in a residence hall next year. “Qualities we look for are leadership, dedication, involvement and GPA,”...

Column: Hands aren’t held with handheld gaming

Lucia Lee April 20, 2012

I always believed calling the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita “handhelds” was appropriate. These smaller systems couldn’t really pose any real gaming experience, I thought; they were just systems...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman April 20, 2012

Students join Syrian activist in calling for action University of Kansas — Syrian human rights activist Radwan Ziadeh said the international community needs to get involved in the civil strife and conflict...

City works to offset gang activity following rise in gun violence

Kelsey Maffett April 20, 2012

With gun violence in Columbia rising to nearly record levels, the Columbia Police Department and local organizations are working to offset gang violence and get local youth on the right track. In January...

LBC’s Black Love Week unites students while debating love, relationships, sex

Paula Ottoni Candido April 17, 2012

The Legion of Black Collegians will attempt to redefine love during its annual Black Love Week from April 15 to 21. LBC’s Activities chairwoman Simone McGautha, the organization’s executive board...

‘Matched’: 3 out of 5 Stars

Lauren Hill April 17, 2012

People are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Everywhere you look, you see movies and books coming out about what the world will look like if the world does in fact end. "Matched" by Ally...

Youth in foster care could soon face required college visits

Jeremy Truitt April 17, 2012

Every day in Missouri, 15 children on average are removed from their homes, potentially headed for the foster care system, according to Voices for Children, a St. Louis-based non-profit group. Children...

The Cabin in the Woods’: 4 out of 5 stars

Megan Suddarth April 17, 2012

Attention horror movie buffs: Looking for originality? I know it’s hard to find this day in age, but behold! “The Cabin in the Woods” has it all: zombies, redneck torture-loving zombie families,...

Greek Week Fling preliminaries showcase artistic talent

Greek Week Fling preliminaries showcase artistic talent

Katie Yaeger April 17, 2012

Tarzan and Jane, Barbie and Ken, and Mario and Princess Peach are among the couples who will be showcased at Jesse Auditorium this week. Part of an annual tradition, Greek Week's Fling preliminaries began...

Silver Screen Film Festival shows student films in Memorial Union

Alfie Cox April 17, 2012

Filmmakers of the future and curious fans were present Saturday night at the third annual Silver Screen Film Festival. The Silver Screen Film Festival was created in 2009 to showcase local talent in an...

Professor wins award for innovative teaching

Caroline Bauman April 17, 2012

A self-proclaimed “gadget-girl,” Betsy Baker has been incorporating technology into her classes since she began her career as a second grade teacher in 1982. “I used to bring in my Commodore 64...